Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2001 : Table of Contents
| Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners Annual Report, FY2001 | ||
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The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners supports, improves and promotes library services throughout the Commonwealth. The Board also strives to provide every resident of the Commonwealth with full and equal access to library information resources regardless of their geographic location, social or economic status, age level of physical or intellectual ability, or cultural background.
The goals of the Board are to:
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maintain and strengthen the Commonwealth's free public libraries,
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to provide statewide and reginal programs for the improvement of library services provided by libraries of all types,
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to support resource sharing and the utilization of electronic information technology by librareis and
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provide specialized library services to blind and physically handicapped residents.
The Board was established in 1890 under Chapter 78 of the Massachusetts General Laws. It consistgs of nine commissioners appointed by tghe Governor. A Director, appointed by the Board, is responsible for administration of agency programs and services.
Table of Contents
- Chairman of the Board's Message
- Director's Message
- Highlights of Fiscal Year 2001
- I. Programs & Services
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- 1. State Aid to Public Libraries
- 2. Library Technology/Massachusetts Library &Information Network
- 3. Regional Library Systems & Library of Last Recourse
- 4. Statewide Services to Libraries & Library Users
- 5. Public Library Construction
- 6. Library Services for the Blind & Physically Handicapped
- 7. Public Library Advisory & Technical Assistance
- 8. Library Reference/Research Services
- 9. Data Analysis & Coordination
- 10. Certification of Library Personnel
- 11. Continuing Education & Training
- 12. Library Services & Technology Act Federal Program
- 13. Preservation & Emergency Assistance Program
- 14. Library-Based Literacy
- 15. Communications & Public Relations
- 16. Financial Statement for State Fiscal Year 2001
- 17. Board Staff
- 18. Committees & Task Forces
- 19. Board Publications
- 20. Credits
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| Chairman of the Board's Message |